Many retrofit security methods are unsuitable for use in a classroom. Locksmiths should guide their customers to choose the product that allows for lockdown in the event of an incident, but is also code compliant.

The BEARACADE Door Control System deploys in seconds to effectively barricade any classroom or office door. Bill Cushwa and Dave Soulsby formed National School Control Systems, worked with school administrators and safety forces, and patented the...

For a component-based electronic access control system, power must be supplied to the controller, credential reader, sensor and electrified locking mechanism. For most applications, low voltage power and sensor wiring are run from the controller and power...

Norton, an ASSA ABLOY group company, has expanded its 5600 Series of hands-free door kits, which add touchless, power-operated opening capability to a door. The hands-free kits combine a wave-to-open switch with the 5600 power operator and optional...

Dortronics Systems introduces its WR5276 heavy duty, exterior grade push button switches, constructed of brushed stainless steel for use in the most unforgiving environments and rated to a sealing degree of IP65. The WR5276 Series is available in four...

Working as a locksmith, company founder and president Ray Zehrung saw a need for a high quality power transfer hinge whose wires could be repaired in the field. He came up with a prototype and launched his own company

PHOENIX, AZ – October 30, 2014 —Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has launched the newest addition to the RITE Door family of hardware, the D3940 Series dual levers.
The Adams Rite D3940 Series dual levers on either side of The TRUE Wood...

Dublin, IRELAND, October 23, 2014 –When St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco, Texas, needed a way to secure pairs of 14-foot tall bronze doors in its new church, it found the answer in exit devices with the Von Duprin ® Concealed...

Maspeth, NY – Securitech Group, Inc., a leading “Go-To” manufacturer for special locking solutions, has introduced a new larger anti-pry plate for the Trident series using an exterior trim option.
Securitech is now offering a larger and...

This rugged, touchless switch with advanced microwave technology is ideal for use in sterile environments such as hospitals, food processing plants and clean rooms. With an adjustable 2 to 24 inch detection range, touchless activation of the switch...